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Friday, June 20, 2014

Arena das Dunas

The Arenas Das Dunas is a new stadium especially designed for FIFA 2014, but structured
for future use 24/7/365...

Brazil has
an unparalleled record in World Cup football. As host for FIFA 2014, each of
its game venue is designed to maximize the experience of both – the game and
the country.

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The
Arena das Dunas in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, set to host four group stage
matches is designed by the world’s leading sports architecture practice,
Populous.

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Inspired by Natal’s
sand dune landscape, the stadium’s facade and roof are integrated and made up of 20 petal-shaped modules,
designed to be higher on one of the stadium's sides, giving the impression of
moving sand dunes.

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Made
of steel trusses, covered on the outside with aluminum tiles, with thermal and
acoustic insulation, the petal-shaped structures are internally coated with a
PVC pre-stressed membrane. The parts are joined by translucent polycarbonate,
allowing light to filter through. Speaking of the uniqueness in the design of
das Dunas, Lead Architect and Senior Principal at Populous, Christopher Lee informs
that in addition to enhancing the aesthetics, the design facilities better light and ventilation for the stadium.

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Another
highlight is the ability of the roof to capture rainwater and direct it to the
nine tanks below the lower stands, which in turn facilitates up to 3,000 cubic
meters of water to be available for maintenance of the washroom blocks and the
pitch.

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With
the structure, facade and the seating zones as the chief reiterations of
stadium design, the arena with its four seating zones, identifiable by varying
shades of blue: general public, hospitality, VIP and Executive VIP and its 521
seat reservation for the differently-abled, is accessible at all levels, with
ramps and elevators, from the box office to the changing rooms. The area is
secured with 200 cameras with facial-recognition capability and two 64 sq.m.
screens that display information and match statistics.

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With
the first row of stands only 15 m away from the pitch, fans will be close to the
action. In addition, the arena’s lighting system, which uses 306 floodlights,
provides uniform and consistent visibility, eliminating shadows and
facilitating TV broadcasts using Full HD technology. The PA system is
integrated with the stadium’s two Players for improved match conditions. The
Bermuda Tifton 419 grass species used for the pitch is ideal for the region's
hot climate, and the drainage system allows for matches to be played even on
extremely rainy days.

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The
stadium is concpetualized as a multi-purpose venue to be used for sports
events, trade shows, concerts etc. It has a capacity to seat 42,000 with 10,600
removable seats. Additionally, an outdoor plaza of approx. 22,000 sq.m. is
equipped to host independent events.